Installation Manual
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5. e controller will detect the soil sensor. Conrm that the
sensor ID detected matches the sensor’s SN ID.
6. If it does match, press and continue to Calibrate the
Sensor.
If it does not match, change YES to NO, press , and
repeat steps 3-5.
2. Install and Calibrate the Sensor
e Precision™ Soil Sensor interprets soil moisture content on
a scale of 0% (extremely dry) to 100% (very wet). e key to
understanding how to calibrate a soil sensor is that the operator
must teach the 100% moisture level to the sensor.
1. After selecting YES from the previous screen, follow the
onscreen instructions below. Install the soil sensor in the
ground.
(See Appendix B: Site Selection and Earth Installation for
complete instructions on good sensor location.)
If soil sensor is not installed in the ground within that 30
minute “window”, the controller removes the sensor and
installation will have to be redone.
2. Return to the controller and conrm that the signal
strength (see above graphic) is good. If signal strength is
weak, relocate the sensor to a spot closer to the controller.
3. Press when satised.Use the and to adjust
the calibration setting (default 5: approximately a 1-day
“watch window”). Press .
e “Cal Setting” number adjusts the time it takes to
calibrate the sensor. A Cal Setting of ‘0’ calibrates the
sensor to the current moisture level in the ground. e
SOIL 1
DEVICE ID 05952
CORRECT?
ADD/REMOVE DEVICE
YES
INSTALL SENSOR
IN GROUND
SIGNAL STRENGTH
ADD/REMOVE DEVICE
CONTINUE